Historic Guidelines - City of Melbourne, Florida

REHABILITATION AND ADDITIONS
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used if not consistent with the architectural style
of the building (mainly Craftsman: not very
popular as part of the vernacular or modern
(Ranch and Minimal Traditional) styles) or visible
from the public right of way.
8) Shutters in good condition or repairable and
in character with the style and period of the
building should be retained.
9) Missing shutters should be replaced with
wood shutters to match the existing. All
replacement shutters should be similar to
the original in size, configuration and style,
fit the window openings and not overlap
each other on the surface of the wall.
10) Windows on additions should have
the same orientation, size, materials
and configuration as the existing or original
windows of the façade of the existing
structure.
11) New operable wood shutters are permitted,
as long as they are sized to match the
corresponding window openings and their
shapes, material, proportions, design, color,
and hardware are in character with the style
of the building.
12) Awnings may be used if they complement
the style of the structure in terms of shape, proportion and color.
Appropriate Shutter
13) Only canvas awnings are allowed. No metal or vinyl awnings are allowed.
Building Features
Inappropriate Shutter
(not operable, inconsistent
with window width)
Inappropriate Window Grill
DRAFT
14) No backlit, or interior lit vinyl awnings should be allowed.
15) No grills should be installed on windows unless consistent with the building style (Mission or
Mediterranean).
MATERIALS/EXTERIOR FABRIC
1) Alterations should use the wall finish most acceptable for the architectural style (see Introduction
Chapter). The following materials are generally acceptable for principal and accessory structures
within the historic districts.
a. Wood clapboard, wood shingle, wood drop siding, and horizontal wood board and batten siding.
b. Brick, tabby, stucco and stone or cast stone.
2) Imitation materials such as Wolverine Premium,
vinyl siding, HardiePlank, and similar materials
Inappropriate Resurfacing
should only be used in new construction.
3) Resurfacing contributing buildings with a new
material that is inconsistent with the style of the
building or was unavailable when the building was
constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer,
asbestos or asphalt shingles, rustic shakes, and
vinyl or aluminum siding, should not be allowed.
4) Property owners need to be careful when selecting